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Bissell School

Public | PK-6 | 81 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students41%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic29%
Participates in free/reduced lunch42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant41%

Reading

All Students70%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic65%
Participates in free/reduced lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic64%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic100%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English100%

Science

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic82%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanicn/a
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanicn/a
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanicn/a
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanicn/a
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 84%
Hispanic 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5955 Farm To Market Rd
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: (406) 862-2828

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